Adopting child relatives

Originally Posted By HunnieI want to know if it is possible for a single man to adopt his nephew. The nephew is in foster care and they told him he could not adopt him because he was single. The child wants to be with his Uncle. The Uncle practically raised the boy himself. They have an unbreakable bond with each other. Can he adopt the boy and what steps does he take? Also the mother has no problem with her brother adopting her child.